Dunton Ford Light Vehicle Apprenticeship - Essex FORD RETAIL LIMITED

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians where you will be fully trained to carry out duties in all aspects of maintenance and repair of light vehicles, from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday with some Saturdays required. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198420

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Observing and assisting technicians
  • Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle): Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
  • Maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
  • Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
  • Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including a Service Manager, Master Technician and Dealership Principles. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to Ford Motor Company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4+) Essential

About the employer

The Auto Group has been created by professionals from the financial sector who have become increasingly frustrated with the lack of transparency and customer service offered by many warranty and membership providers. Our mission has been to create a range of products and to combine them with a support service that gets customers back on the road quickly, with as little inconvenience and stress as possible. We achieve this by focussing on fairness and common sense, rather than looking for loopholes. We launched The Auto Group with a mission to support car dealers sell vehicles and protect their customers financial responsibility. Over the years our product range has gradually increased by combining the knowledge of experts from a variety of industries. The result of several collaborations has meant we can now offer the following products and services: Dealer Guarantee, Warranty, Key Protection, Road Rescue Assistance, a referrals & renewals programme and a market leading Club membership with associated products.

Employer

FORD RETAIL LIMITED

Address

Dunton Ford Link

Basildon

SS15 6GB

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Edwards

hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle

Level 3 (A level)

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